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HP LaserJet 9040 Printer vs HP LaserJet 9050dn Printer

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  • 103specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 54identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:40 ppm
    • LaserJet 9050dn Printer:50 ppm
  • Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:40 ppm
    • LaserJet 9050dn Printer:50 ppm
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A3)
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:26 ppm
    • LaserJet 9050dn Printer:28 ppm
  • Total input capacity
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:1000 sheets
    • LaserJet 9050dn Printer:1100 sheets
  • Maximum input capacity
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:3100 sheets
    • LaserJet 9050dn Printer:100 sheets
  • Duplex media weight
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:64 - 200 g/m²
    • LaserJet 9050dn Printer:64 - 199 g/m²
  • Network ready
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:No
    • LaserJet 9050dn Printer:Yes
  • Internal memory
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:64 MB
    • LaserJet 9050dn Printer:128 MB

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Comparison of LaserJet 9040 Printer, LaserJet 9050dn Printer
115 specifications
Printing3 differ
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs40 ppm50 ppm
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Differs40 ppm50 ppm
Print speed (black, normal quality, A3)Differs26 ppm28 ppm
Economical printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Featuresidentical
Page description languagesKnown for onePMLUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total input capacityDiffers1000 sheets1100 sheets
Maximum input capacityDiffers3100 sheets100 sheets
Paper handling2 differ
Duplex media weightDiffers64 - 200 g/m²64 - 199 g/m²
Media size (tray 1)DiffersA4, B4, B5, A3, A5, 99 x 191 - 297 x 432 mmA4, B4, B5, A3, A5, custom: 99x191 to 297x432mm
Network2 differ
Network readyDiffersNoYes
Supported network protocols (IPv4)DiffersVia HP Jetdirect print servers: TCP/IP (IP Direct mode; may require software from the NOS vendor or third party vendor: LPD, FTP, IPP), IPX/SPX, DLC/LLC, AppleTalk, Auto-IP, Apple Rendezvous compatible, NDS, Bindery, NCP, Telnet, SLP, IGMP, BOOTP/DHCP, WINS, SNMP (v 1, 2c, 3), HTTP; not all protocolWith HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet Internal Print Server, HP Jetdirect 625n, 680n EIO Internal Print Servers, HP en3700 External Print Server: TCP/IP (IP Direct mode; may require software from the NOS vendor or third party vendor: LPD, FTP, IPP), IPX/SPX, DLC/LLC, AppleTalk, Auto-IP, Apple Rendezvous c
Performance1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 MB128 MB
Power2 differ
Power consumption (printing)Known for one1000 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one197 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs18 W36 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.7 W0.3 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 32.5 °C50 - 91 °F
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15000
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers635 kg76.2 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs638 x 633 x 600 mm638 x 600 x 633 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers79 kg89.8 kg
Logistics data1 differ
Pallet gross weightDiffers79 kg7.9 kg
Other features32 differ
Minimum system requirementsDiffersMicrosoft Windows 2000: 300 MHz processor with 64 MB RAM; Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional: 233 MHz processor with 64 MB RAM; 180 MB free hard disk space; 1 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM [Windows Vista Ready, check user guide for minimum hard driveMicrosoft Windows 2000: 300 MHz processor with 64 MB RAM; Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional: 233 MHz processor with 64 MB RAM; 180 MB free hard disk space; 1 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM [Windows Vista Ready, check user guide for minimum hard drive space], CD-ROM drive or Internet connection; de
Power requirementsDiffers110 - 127 / 220 - 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz)Input voltage: 110 to 127 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz); 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz)
Electromagnetic compatibilityDiffersCISPR 22: 1997/EN 55022: 1998 Class B, EN 61000-3-2: 2000, EN 61000-3-3: 1995+A1, EN 55024: 1998, FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B (USA), ICES-003, Issue 4, (Canada), GB9254-1998, EMC Directive 89/336/EEC with CE Marking (Europe) other EMC approvals as rCISPR 22: 1997/EN 55022: 1998 Class B, EN 61000-3-2: 2000, EN 61000-3-3: 1995, EN 55024: 1998, FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B/ICES-003, Issue 4/GB9254-1998, GB17625.1-2003, EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, and carries the CE-Marking accordingly
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, Macintosh OS 9, OS 10Microsoft Windows 2000; XP Home; XP Professional; Certified for Windows Vista; Mac OS 9; Mac OS X
Downloadable softwareDiffersMicrosoft Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Macintosh OS 9, OS 10Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Macintosh OS 9, OS 10
Networking featuresDiffersVia HP Jetdirect internal print servers for Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet; 802.11b wireless connectivity OptionalVia HP Jetdirect internal print servers for Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet; 802.11b wireless connectivity HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet embedded print server (10/100Base-TX)
SafetyDiffersIEC 60950 (International), EN 60950 (EU), IEC 60825-1+A1+A2, UL/cUL Listed (US/Canada), GS License (Europe), EN 60825-1+A11+A2 Class 1, 21 CFR Ch. 1/SubCh. J (Class 1 Laser/LED Device) GB4943-2001, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC with CE Marking (Europe)Argentina (TUV S Mark-Rs.92/98/Ds.1009/98), Australia (AS/NZ 3260), Canada (cUL-CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60950-00), China (GB4943), Czech Republic (CSN-IEC 60950-IEC 60825-1), Estonia (EEI-EN60950-IEC 60825-1), EU (CE Mark-Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC), Germany (TÛV- EN60950-IEC 60825-1), Hungary (MEEI-
Size (imperial)Differs99.1 cm (39")139.7 cm (55")
Standard input traysDiffers23
I/O portsDiffers1 x IEEE 1284-B parallel 2 x EIO1 IEEE 1284-B compliant parallel, 2 EIO slots
Custom media sizesDiffers98 x 191 - 312 x 470 mm; 148 x 210 - 297 x 432 mmMultipurpose Tray 1: 98 x 191 to 312 x 470 mm; automatic two-sided printing unit, Tray 2, 3 and 8-bin mailbox: 148 x 210 to 297 x 432 mm. Optional Tray 4: 182 x 210 to 297 x 432 mm
Standard media sizesDiffersA3, A4, A5, B4, B5, B6, ExecutiveISO A3, ISO A4, ISO A5, JIS B4, JIS B5, JIS B6, JIS executive
TypefacesDiffers8080 scalable TrueType fonts
Media weights by paper pathDiffers64 - 216 g/m2; 64 - 200 g/m2Multipurpose Tray 1: 64 to 216 g/m²; Trays 2, 3, 4: 64 to 200 g/m²
Acoustic power emissionsDiffers7 B(A)7.2 B(A) (printing A4 simplex from Tray 3 at 50 ppm)
Acoustic pressure emissionsKnown for one54 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex print optionsDiffersAutomatic (optional)Automatic (standard)
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)Differs40 ppm50 ppm
Acoustic power emissions (ready)Known for one56 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (active, print, copy or scan)Differs54 dB(A)56 dB(A)
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)Known for one39 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Driver updatesDiffersCurrent drivers and software are available from the Internet. Depending on the configuration of Microsoft Windows driven computers, the installation program for the printer software automatically checks the computer for Internet access to obtain the latesCurrent drivers and software are available from the Internet. Depending on the configuration of Microsoft Windows driven computers, the installation program for the printer software automatically checks the computer for Internet access to obtain the latest software.
Duplex supported media sizeDiffersA3, A4, A4-rotated, A5, JIS B4, JIS B5, JIS B6, JIS executiveISO A3, ISO A4, ISO A4-rotated, ISO A5, JIS B4, JIS B5, JIS B6, JIS executive
Maximum input capacity (tray 1)Known for one100 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Media size (tray 2)DiffersA4, B4, B5, A3, A5, custom; 148 x 210 - 297 x 432 mmA4, B4, B5, A3, A5, custom: 148x210 to 297x432mm
Media weight (tray 2)Differs64 to 200 g/m264 to 199 g/m²
Media weight (tray 3)Differs64 - 199 g/m264 to 199 g/m²
Package weight (imperial)Differs79 kg (174.2 lbs)89.6 kg (197.5 lbs)
Pallet weight (imperial)Differs79 kg (174.2 lbs)7.89 kg (17.4 lbs)
Paper handling optional/inputDiffers100-sheet multipurpose tray, 2000-sheet input tray, automatic duplex unit2000-sheet input tray
Paper handling standard/inputDiffersTwo 500-sheet input trays100-sheet multipurpose tray, two 500-sheet input trays, automatic duplex unit
Print speed (black, best quality, letter)DiffersUp to 40 ppmUp to 50 ppm
Security management descriptionDiffersManagement security: SNMP v 3, SSL/TLS (HTTPS), 802.1x authentication (with 620n, 625n EIO print servers); wireless network security: WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), WEP encryption (40/64-, 128-bit), 802.1x authentication (EAP-PEAP, LEAP, EAP-TTLS, EAP-TLS, EAP-MD5) with RADIUS serversSNMPv3, SSL/TLS, 802.1X authentication (EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS)
Technical featuresDiffersReduce wait times and see productivity rise with this printer's fast print and first-page-out speeds Take advantage of advanced finishing options, including an 8-bin mailbox Enjoy fast, industry-leading networking with the HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet interHP Jetdirect print server, expandable memory and a quick processor yield fast throughput. Minimise intervention with high-capacity input, output, and HP Smart Printing***.
Upgrade typeDiffersOptional accessories available: Tray 1, Tray 4, automatic duplex unit; finishing devices: 3000-sheet stacker, 3000-sheet stacker/stapler, multifunction finisher, 8-bin mailbox; DDR DIMMs; flash memory cards; EIO hard disk; EIO cardsTray 4; finishing devices: 3000-sheet stacker, 3000-sheet stacker/stapler, multifunction finisher, 8-bin mailbox; SRAM DDR DIMMs; Flash memory cards; EIO cards
Weight (imperial)Differs140 lb168 lb
Power consumption (active)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 W
Service & supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 year on-site warranty. Optional HP Care Pack services available.

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